Andaman Ferry Timings & Schedule 2026 (All Routes)

Andaman ferry timings vary by date, season and vessel deployment. For travel on 15 October 2026, the live private-operator feeds returned direct sailings on four legs of the main circuit: 12 from Port Blair to Havelock, 8 from Havelock to Neil Island, 8 from Neil Island to Port Blair and 5 from Havelock back to Port Blair, plus a separate Makruzz package itinerary via Baratang. Use the live availability block above for tomorrow’s current options.

This page is the timetable for every route. For one route in depth (operators compared, boarding and booking), open its own guide: Port Blair to Havelock ferry, Havelock to Neil Island ferry, Neil Island to Port Blair ferry or Havelock to Port Blair ferry.

Use this page for departure times and connections. For cabin costs, see the ferry fare guide; for route-specific boarding and booking advice, open the route guide linked below each table. Government services are separate from the private-operator inventory.

📅 Schedule status — private-operator feeds checked 2 September 2026 for travel on 15 October 2026. The dated tables are planning snapshots, not a promise that every sailing runs daily. Seat availability, fares and weather cancellations move in real time, so confirm before travel. Government services must be checked separately on STARS.

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Andaman Ferry Schedule at a Glance

The main visitor circuit connects Port Blair, Havelock (Swaraj Dweep), and Neil (Shaheed Dweep). Private sailings in the 15 October snapshot are summarized below; government departure times require a separate STARS check.

Quick rules of thumb:

• Morning sailings are often preferred by travelers concerned about sea conditions; no comparable audited operator punctuality dataset is publicly available
• Operator mix and departure frequency vary by date in every season; check weather notices and released inventory
• All private ferries depart from Haddo Jetty in Port Blair. Government ferries leave from Phoenix Bay Jetty
• Reach the jetty 60 minutes early in shoulder season, 75-90 minutes early during Dec-Jan peak

The full breakdown by route follows. Skip ahead if you already know which leg you’re booking.

Port Blair → Havelock: Daily Departure Times

The ferry from Port Blair to Havelock carries the most traffic in the Andaman ferry schedule. Below are the departure times — it’s a 38-nautical-mile crossing, takes 90 minutes on the fast catamarans (Makruzz, Nautika, ITT Majestic) and about 2 hours 15 minutes on Green Ocean. Government ferries take 2.5 hours.

The table below is the private inventory returned for travel on 15 October 2026:

Lowest fare in this snapshot: Green Ocean at 6:30 AM and 1:15 PM, from Rs 1,050. Check live inventory because both time and price can change.

Early fast-ferry options in this snapshot: Makruzz at 6:00 AM and Nautika at 6:15 AM, both from Rs 1,250.

Most expensive: Makruzz Royal class at Rs 2,940-3,150 per person, or Nautika Pro Business at Rs 3,400 with barista coffee, Wi-Fi, and a private 4-seat cabin.

Full Port Blair to Havelock ferry guide → operators compared, seat tips, seasickness advice and booking walkthrough.

Why so many morning ferries?

Several departures in this dated snapshot are in the morning. Compare the actual fare for each available sailing: this table does not establish a fixed morning discount, a percentage premium later in the day, or calmer sea conditions. For seasonal planning, see the October ferry guide.

Most travelers booking through us pick their ferry around their flight arrival time at Port Blair Airport. Those landing morning want to transfer to Havelock same-day. Travelers staying overnight in Port Blair almost always default to a 6:00 or 6:30 AM departure. Families with small children skew toward the 9:00 AM-12:00 PM window to avoid early-morning rushes with kids.

About 80 minutes into the crossing on a fast ferry, the sea color shifts dramatically — deep blue Bay of Bengal gives way to shallower turquoise as Havelock appears as a lush green silhouette through the windows. It’s one of the more memorable visual moments of any Andaman trip.

Havelock → Neil Island: Daily Departure Times

Havelock to Neil Island is the shortest leg in the Andaman ferry schedule — about 18 km, 45 to 75 minutes depending on operator. Most travelers do this route as part of an island-hopping circuit (PB→HL→NL→PB), so getting the timing right matters.

Two natural windows in this snapshot: morning (8:15-10:45 AM) and afternoon (2:30-3:00 PM). The available windows change with vessel rotations.

Connection planning: Do not assume two same-day sailings will connect. Allow time for disembarkation, luggage collection and a separate check-in, and confirm both legs in live inventory.

Full Havelock to Neil Island ferry guide → distances, operator comparison and same-day connection strategies.

Neil Island → Port Blair: Daily Departure Times

The 15 October private inventory returned no direct Port Blair-to-Neil option, while Makruzz, Nautika and Green Ocean returned direct Neil Island to Port Blair ferries. ITT Majestic returned no sailing for that date.

Departure point: Bharatpur Jetty on Neil Island. Arrival: Haddo Wharf or Phoenix Bay Jetty in Port Blair.

The 4:15 PM Nautika was the latest direct departure in this snapshot. Do not rely on it for a same-day flight; schedule and arrival time can change.

Going Port Blair to Neil directly?

The 15 October snapshot returned no direct private Port Blair–Neil sailing. That does not prove the route is unavailable for every date. Check live inventory and consider:

1. Government ferry — check DSS/STARS for current tourist eligibility, departure, release notice and total fare; older figures are not verified current quotes
2. Connect via Havelock — Take any PB→HL ferry, then connect HL→NL the same day or next morning. Total transit time including layover: 4-6 hours

We see most travelers choose option 2 because government tourist seats are unreliable.

Port Blair to Neil Island: No Direct Private Ferry

No direct private Port Blair–Neil sailing appeared in the dated snapshot. Search your own date, check government tourist availability separately with DSS/STARS, or compare a connection via Havelock. Confirm both tickets and leave adequate connection time.

Full timings, fares and the STARS booking walkthrough are in our Port Blair to Neil Island ferry guide.

Havelock → Port Blair: Return Departure Times

The return leg sees fewer departures than the morning outbound. The 15 October snapshot returned:

ITT Majestic returned no Havelock-to-Port Blair sailing for this snapshot. Confirm the exact operator mix and fares for your date.

Last ferry to Port Blair from Havelock: 4:00 PM Makruzz. Same airport-buffer logic applies — give yourself a full overnight in Port Blair before catching a flight out.

Full Havelock to Port Blair ferry guide → return-leg timings, flight-connection rules and fare details.

Government Ferry (DSS) Schedule: Andaman Ship Timings

The government boats — run by the Directorate of Shipping Services (DSS), which is why locals search “DSS ship schedule” — work differently from the private catamarans above. There’s no fixed published timetable: sailings are released in short windows, shift with weather and vessel availability, and the tourist quota is small.

For current government availability, consult DSS/STARS and its release notices. Our STARS guide explains what to check; it does not establish a universal release hour.

Historical government planning references below are not current schedules or tourist quotes. Confirm the route, passenger category, fees and departure with DSS/STARS:

Booking reality: Release windows and tourist availability require a current DSS/STARS check. Do not rely on a fixed two-day opening rule or a timed sell-out claim; allow a backup plan.

The full comparison — costs, comfort, STARS walkthrough, and when the government boat is genuinely worth it — is in our government vs private ferry guide.

Operator-Wise Schedules & Timings

Each operator has its own pattern. If you’re loyal to one (or trying to avoid one), here’s how their schedules look across all routes.

Makruzz Schedule

In the 15 October snapshot, Makruzz returned five direct Port Blair-to-Havelock sailings, three Havelock-to-Port Blair sailings, three Neil-to-Port Blair sailings and three Havelock-to-Neil sailings.

Morning bias: 4 of 5 PB→HL departures leave before noon. Makruzz Pearl runs the 6:00 AM and 11:30 AM “Premium-only” slots — slightly cheaper because the upper classes aren’t sold.

For the full operator review, see our Makruzz ferry guide.

Nautika Schedule

Nautika returned four PB→HL departures in the snapshot: 6:15 AM, 7:30 AM, 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM. The exact vessel and classes available are shown in live search.

No open deck on either Nautika vessel — both are fully enclosed. If you specifically want fresh air during the journey, that’s a Green Ocean 1 feature, not a Nautika one.

The full breakdown is in our Nautika ferry review.

Green Ocean Schedule

Green Ocean 1 and Green Ocean 2 appear in older references, with Port Blair–Havelock crossings around 2–2¼ hours. Check your assigned vessel, duration and complete price; no operator is guaranteed cheapest or best for motion sickness.

Open deck on GO1 only: Green Ocean 1 is the only Andaman ferry with passenger access to an open deck. Fresh air, panoramic views, and on most trips a casual onboard DJ session that turns the deck into something between a cruise and a beach party. No other operator (Makruzz, Nautika, ITT Majestic) offers this — they’re all enclosed AC cabins with windows.

Green Ocean’s 6:30 AM departure appeared in the dated snapshot. No ferry should be treated as guaranteed: weather, port clearance and vessel deployment can change any sailing.

More detail in our Green Ocean ferry review.

ITT Majestic Schedule

ITT Majestic returned no sailing on the four core routes in the 15 October snapshot. That does not establish a year-round schedule; check live inventory for your date.

When ITT cancellations happen, passengers are typically transferred to Makruzz if space is available. Their cabin is genuinely quiet (no DJ, soft background music, AC at a comfortable 22-23°C) — a good fit if you want a peaceful crossing.

Full review: ITT Majestic ferry guide.

Government Ferry Schedule

Government ferries run year-round, including monsoon when private operators cancel. They’re operated by the Directorate of Shipping Services (DSS) and use vessels like MV Kalighat, MV Bambooka, and MV Nalanda.

Check before relying on a government ticket: verify eligibility, available seats and the current release notice. This guide does not confirm a fixed opening hour or sell-out interval.

Government ferries are also the only way to reach remote islands not served by private operators — Long Island, Rangat, Diglipur, Baratang. See our government ferry guide for full details on the STARS portal booking process.

Seasonal Schedule Changes

The Andaman ferry schedule isn’t fixed year-round. Departures shift, surcharges kick in, and entire afternoon slots disappear depending on the season.

This guide does not verify fixed seasonal surcharges, cancellation percentages or a full timetable for every operator. No morning departure or government sailing is guaranteed to operate.

How to Plan Around the Ferry Schedule

The Andaman ferry schedule rewards travelers who plan around three things: jetty timing, connection windows, and booking lead time.

Once you’ve picked a departure, follow the Andaman ferry booking guide to lock it in correctly the first time.

Jetty arrival windows

ITT Majestic has the strictest cutoffs — gates close 15 minutes before departure, and they don’t reopen. Always treat the printed boarding time as 15-30 minutes earlier than the official departure.

A note on Haddo Jetty mornings: Between 6:00 and 9:00 AM the jetty gets genuinely chaotic. Multiple operators are boarding simultaneously and hundreds of passengers, porters, and taxi drivers converge on the same gates. Arrive 60 minutes early and you’ll find your counter without stress. Arrive 30 minutes early during peak season and you’ll be navigating a crowd just to reach the right operator’s queue. Counters aren’t well-signposted — knowing your operator name beforehand saves time.

Connection planning rules

1. Same-day PB→HL→NL connections work if you’re on the 6:00 or 6:30 AM PB→HL ferry and connect to the 11:30 AM Makruzz HL→NL. Anything tighter is risky.
2. Never connect a ferry to a same-day flight. Always allow a full overnight in Port Blair.
3. Always allow 2+ hours between flight landing at IXZ and ferry departure from Haddo Jetty (~15-20 min taxi).
4. For PB→Neil routing, check Port Blair → Havelock and Havelock → Neil as separate legs. Compare current arrival times and reporting deadlines; stay on Havelock if they do not connect. No same-day connection is guaranteed. See the Port Blair to Neil route guide.

Booking lead times

Start searching when travel dates are fixed. Release windows vary by operator, route and date; check again if your dates have not been released. For government ferries, follow current DSS/STARS notices rather than a fixed two-day or opening-hour rule.

For a complete walkthrough of the booking process across operators, see our Andaman ferry booking guide.

Compare every operator’s schedule and live availability at BookYourFerry.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the first ferry from Port Blair to Havelock?

In the 15 October snapshot, the first direct Port Blair-to-Havelock ferry was Makruzz at 6:00 AM from Rs 1,250. Nautika followed at 6:15 AM from Rs 1,250. Confirm the current time and class before travel.

How many ferries run daily between Port Blair and Havelock?

For travel on 15 October 2026, the private operator feeds returned 12 direct departures: five Makruzz, four Nautika and three Green Ocean. ITT Majestic returned no sailing. Government service was not part of this private-inventory count.

What is the last ferry from Havelock to Port Blair?

The last Havelock-to-Port Blair departure in the 15 October snapshot was Makruzz at 4:00 PM. Confirm the current final sailing for your date and keep an overnight buffer before an onward flight.

Is there a direct ferry from Port Blair to Neil Island?

The dated 15 October snapshot returned no direct private sailing. Check live inventory for your date and DSS/STARS for government tourist availability. If connecting via Havelock, book and verify both legs rather than assuming a same-day connection.

Do ferries run during monsoon in Andaman?

Ferries may operate during monsoon, but weather, port clearance and vessel deployment can interrupt any sailing. No audited comparison here establishes a most-reliable operator. Keep buffer days and check current notices.

What time should I reach the jetty before departure?

Reach Haddo Jetty 60 minutes before departure for Makruzz, 45-60 minutes for Nautika, Green Ocean, and ITT Majestic. During December-January peak, arrive 75-90 minutes early because counter queues run longer. Counter closes 15-30 minutes before departure across all operators, and boarding closes 10-15 minutes before.

Can I book ferry tickets the same day?

Same-day booking depends on actual available inventory. Search before travelling to the jetty; no season guarantees seats, and this guide does not establish a fixed sell-out deadline.

Are Makruzz and Nautika schedules the same?

No. In the 15 October snapshot, Makruzz appeared at 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 8:45 AM, 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM; Nautika appeared at 6:15 AM, 7:30 AM, 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM. Check live inventory because both schedules change.

How we keep this schedule current

This isn’t a one-time post — we maintain the Andaman ferry schedule as a living reference:

• Sources: operator websites and published notices, plus our own booking platform. We sell tickets for all four private operators, so we see timing and fare changes as they happen.
• Update cadence: re-verified frequently through peak season (October–May) and on any operator announcement; less often in the monsoon off-season, when afternoon services thin out.
• Coverage: the four private operators (Makruzz, Nautika, Green Ocean, ITT Majestic) plus indicative government ferry times. Private departures are firmer; government timings shift more often.
• What we don’t claim: this is a schedule, not live seat availability. Fares, sell-outs, and weather cancellations change in real time — always confirm before booking.
• Spot a wrong timing? Tell us and we’ll correct it.

The underlying data is open under CC-BY — browse the Andaman ferry dataset. Cite the observation date when reusing it. The embeddable timetable is a dated reference, not a guarantee of current sailings.

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The Bottom Line

Andaman ferry options are easiest to compare as dated inventory, not as a fixed annual timetable. The 15 October snapshot returned 12 direct PB→HL departures, eight Neil→PB departures and eight Havelock→Neil departures across the participating private operators.

Confirm direct-route availability for your date, allow time between separately booked legs and leave buffer days before flights. A dated snapshot cannot guarantee an uninterrupted itinerary.

Compare live schedules from participating private operators at BookYourFerry.com

Private inventory checked 2 September 2026 for travel on 15 October 2026. Timings can change — confirm before travel. Found an error? Report it and we’ll fix it.